Karakil / Nilgiri White Ironwood
Vepris bilocularis
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering
- February-May
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
- Type
- Variable
Typical of the Rutaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Rutaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Karakil, Moothassari, മൂത്താശ്ശാരി
About Karakil
Nilgiri White Ironwood (Vepris bilocularis) is a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family (Citrus/Rue family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate compound/simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, hesperidium/drupe/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-May. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Rutaceae
Citrus/Rue family
Karakil belongs to the Rutaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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